Chinese Yam, Goji, Lotus Seed, Lily and Soft-shell Turtle Soup

Why people make this soup

Soft-shell turtle is a richly nourishing ingredient that, in traditional thinking, nourishes yin and supports the blood and bones. Nourilo offers this soup for people who feel depleted — with symptoms like warm palms and soles, palpitations, night sweats, dizziness or ringing in the ears — to help build them back up gently. Paired with yam, goji, lotus seed and lily bulb, it is a soothing, savoury soup that also supports calm and sleep.

Method

1. Have the turtle cleaned and dressed; blanch it, remove the thin membrane, then pan-fry lightly in a little oil until fragrant.
2. Rinse the remaining ingredients.
3. Put everything in a pot with 1.8 L of water and simmer about 2 hours down to roughly 900 ml. Drink the soup and eat the ingredients.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is savoury and nourishing, and is also traditionally helpful for those troubled by nervous exhaustion, anxiety, and restless, dream-filled sleep.